Celtic faced a harsh reality in their Europa League opener, suffering a 3-1 defeat at home against Ferencvaros. This loss follows their previous setback against Rangers in the League Cup, leaving manager Martin O'Neill with much to address.

Despite a promising start with early possession, Celtic's defense faltered quickly. The first goal came in the 20th minute when Liam Scales inadvertently turned a shot from Bamidele Yusuf into his own net after Kieran Tierney struggled to clear a cross.

Celtic managed to equalize just before half-time, as Mika Baur found the net, but the joy was short-lived. Just moments later, Kristoffer Zachariassen restored Ferencvaros' lead after taking advantage of poor defending from Tierney and Callum McGregor.

The second half saw further defensive lapses, with Daniel Arzani capitalizing on a Celtic mistake to score in the 47th minute. Despite several late chances, Celtic could not find the back of the net, leaving fans frustrated as they booed at full-time.

Key moments from the match included:

• 8': James Forrest sets up Camilo Duran, who misses the target.
• 44': Celtic equalizes through Baur.
• 45+1': Zachariassen scores for Ferencvaros.
• 47': Arzani extends the lead to 3-1.

O'Neill expressed disappointment post-match, emphasizing the need for his team to regroup before their next match against Rangers. He acknowledged the crowd's frustration and highlighted the importance of maintaining possession and making better choices on the pitch.